nyota

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Swahili

Etymology

Cognate with Kikuyu njata, Kamba ndata.

Pronunciation

  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Noun

nyota (n class, plural nyota)

  1. star (astronomical object)
  2. (rare) thirst
  3. luck (good or bad)